PROS• Easy access to IT staff
• Control internal costs
• Teamwork and collaboration
CONS• Increased costs for payroll and benefits
• Ongoing training required
• Difficult for 1 person to fulfill an entire company’s needs
#1Build a great work environment
The Technology Skills Gap
Gap of
71,000 available
jobs
120,000new computer
science positions each year
49,000computer science degrees earned
annually
The great divide: The technology skills gap
#2 Consider outsourcing
#3Build an in-house IT team
#5Be realistic in expectations
#4Grow the perfect employees
PROS• Less overhead and training costs
• Round-the-clock service
• Cutting edge resources and expertise
CONS• Good help has a high sticker price
• Language and cultural differences
• Lack of team-based approach
Provide ...
Questions to address• How many employees are needed?
• What skills are required?
• Where will we look?
• Do they exist?
• How much training is needed?
Advertise
Get referrals
Make swift offers
Re-recruit valuable ex-employees
Actions to take
40% of entrepreneurs report their biggest obstacle to growth is finding qualified people
Make certain skills desired, not required
Offer to pay for training and certifications
Balance specific technical skills with attitudes and aptitudes
Widen the applicant pool:
Proactively identify skills gaps for continuous improvement
Recruit interns you can develop from the ground up
Hire based on attitude and aptitudes for position requirements
Use a multi-tier hiring approach to keep a constant supply of talent ready to move into new roles as others exit
#6Partner IT and training to best address current needs
Sources
1. Beach, Gary. "Is the Technology Skills Gap Fact or Fiction?" CIO. N.p., 5 Sept. 2013. Web. 03 Dec. 2013. <http://www.cio.com.au/article/525680/technology_skills_gap_fact_fiction_/>.2. "The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing." Outsourcing Newbie. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Dec. 2013. <http://outsourcingnewbie.com/>.3. Wells, Donna. "Instead Of Whining About The Skills Gap, Use Training To Close It | Fast Company | Business Innovation." Fast Company. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Dec. 2013. <http://www.fastcompany.com/1795506/instead-whining-about-skills-gap-use-training-close-it>
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• Office space that feels like home
• Fully-stocked food pantry and fridge
• Fun—toys & games
• A welcome wagon for newbies
• Celebrations for employee accomplishments
Bridging the gap: 6 ways to close the great divide
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